The world is in need of healing. We need to heal the ecology of the planet so that we have clean air, clean water, and protection for all forms of life. We need to make wise use of our resources so there is enough for everyone. We need to heal people who are starving, or are without shelter, medicine, education, and basic human rights. There are many groups actively working in different parts of the world to help heal the planet. It is a mammoth task to change the hearts and minds of people. I place before you a solution that will bring definite results: let us each heal ourselves. If we can heal our body, mind, and soul through meditation we have added one more whole human being to the world population. If each one of us does it, we will find faster results. We cannot control what others do; we can only control what we do. If we become a person who is healthy in body, mind, and soul, others will notice us. The people we meet at our jobs, in our community, or in our own family will be impressed by the transformation we have undergone. The spiritual path is a journey filled with many new experiences, twists and turns that we never before encountered. Often, when we first begin our spiritual journey, we may feel we are alone. Others may view us as doing something different from the average person. For example, we may be the only one in our family practicing meditation. We may be the only vegetarian among our friends. We may be the only one in our group who refrains from criticizing others, and our actions may be thought of as strange or a sign of weakness. Whereas others find entertainment in the pursuits of the world, those of us on the spiritual journey may be finding enjoyment in meditation. While others may be victims of anger, ego, and selfishness, we are trying to live by the ethical principles of nonviolence, humility, and selfless service. Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj
